
ATCP General Admission Requirements
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ATCP General Admission Requirements
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General AdmissionBachelor Degree:ÌýHold a bachelor degree or higher from an accredited institution of higher educationÌý Provide an official transcript showing the conferred date of degree with an overallÌý**GPAÌýofÌýÌý2.5, including a minimum of 12 credit hours in the content area you wish to teach and 15 credit hours for secondary math and Science or a passing score on the PACT (Pre-Admission Content Test)Ìý Pre-admission Test: TX PACT Foreign Degrees:ÌýAll foreign degrees must include a course-by-course evaluation,ÌýÌýand meet theÌýEnglish Language Proficiency requirements, transcriptsÌýfrom a non-U.S. institution must demonstrate English language proficiency skills by submitting an official TOEFL-iBT score report demonstrating scores of at least 24 for speaking, 22 for listening, 22 for reading, and 21 for writing.Ìý See exceptionsÌý TEA ID:ÌýÌýSEE TEA Login Contingency Admission Contingency admission is a conditional admission to an educator preparation program in Texas when an applicant meets all admission requirements except for graduation.ÌýApplicants who are admitted on a contingent basis can begin program training and take certification exams, but they cannot be recommended for a probationary or intern certificate until they graduate with a bachelor’s degree or higher. applicants must:
Once an applicant has transitioned to full-program admission, they will receive a Statement of Eligibility, which allows them to be hired as a teacher. Trade and Industrial EducationÌý*** Trade and Industrial Education (Grades 6-12) TAC 233.14.ÌýTrades and Industrial Education certificates require work experience.Ìý For initial certification, you must meet the requirements for becoming a classroom teacher in Texas.Ìý Career and Technical Education Chart TAC 233.14(f)(1) requires that candidates seeking CTE certification based onÌý skill and experience. All other admission requirements of this title have been met. For additional information .Ìý |
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Background Clearance: Candidates are required to complete a fingerprint background check prior to employment (19 TAC 227.1(b).ÌýA criminal history may jeopardize an individual’s ability to obtain a teacher certification and or employment via a school district.ÌýAn individual has a right to request a . | |
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